Project Manager

Job Family:

Administrative Services (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for Seeking a Project Manager (PM) to oversee innovation-focused prize competitions and career development initiatives that enhance national competitiveness. The PM will lead efforts such as the National Institute of Aging (NIA) Startup Challenge, which has supported groundbreaking innovations, including AI-enabled solutions aligned with the Genesis mission.This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.

• Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, schedules, resource plans, budgets, and work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate project management activities and support staff in executing tasks aligned with priorities and timelines.
• Track and manage project action items, ensuring timely follow-up and accountability by project owners.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, milestone summaries, and performance updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver presentations, briefings, and materials to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial forecasts; support budget formulation and financial reporting activities.
• Evaluate project cost, schedule, and performance against established metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain project tracking systems, tools, and documentation repositories to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Establish standardized project management processes, reporting frameworks, meeting structures, and SOPs.
• Review project plans, tracking methods, and documentation to identify improvements and enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate with project managers and programs to share best practices and improve project management effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cross-cutting initiatives, support communication strategies, and maintain coordination across stakeholders, teams, and subcontractors.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Public Health or similar discipline
• MINIMUM EIGHT (8) years of project management related experience with at least ONE (1) year of NIH experience
• Must be familiar with the Federal Challenge Prize Competition
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including SharePoint
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with coordinating meetings and generating meeting minutes/ summary reports beneficial.
• Managing website content is helpful
• Outreach activities
• Able to conduct data analysis tasks

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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